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Notesnook alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Notesnook: limited real-time collaboration, and storage and notebooks capped on lower plans. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Notesnook, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Joplin currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Joplin logoJoplinOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +31 of 372.8
2Standard Notes logoStandard NotesFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 566.5
  1. Joplin logo

    1. JoplinTop pick

    Best for: Leaving Evernote for an open-source app with encrypted sync

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    72.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Notesnook

    Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.

    Pros

    • Open source with end-to-end encryption
    • Sync with your own storage
    • Imports Evernote exports

    Cons

    • Interface is plainer than commercial apps
    • Collaboration features are basic
    Visit Joplin Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Joplin a good Notesnook alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Not checked yetgithub.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026joplinapp.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Evernote import
    Yes (ENEX files)
    Not checked yetjoplinapp.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Standard Notes logo

    2. Standard Notes

    Best for: Privacy-focused users who want every note end-to-end encrypted

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Notesnook

    A longer-running encrypted notes app with audited security.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on every plan
    • Open-source, independently audited code
    • Free plan works on unlimited devices
    • Self-hostable sync server

    Cons

    • Free plan is limited to plain-text notes
    • Paid plans cost more than many rivals
    • Editors feel less polished than mainstream apps
    Visit Standard Notes Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Standard Notes a good Notesnook alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes, on all plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026standardnotes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Productivity plan
    $90 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026standardnotes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $120 per year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026standardnotes.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Venture capital
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026standardnotes.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Notesnook alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Joplin logo

Best Notesnook alternative for most people

Joplin

Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.

Joplin logo

Best Notesnook alternative for a free option

Joplin

Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.

Anytype logo

Best Notesnook alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Anytype

Encrypted, local-first workspace with objects and relations.

Standard Notes logo

Best Notesnook alternative for open source

Standard Notes

A longer-running encrypted notes app with audited security.

Joplin logo

Best Notesnook alternative for self-hosting

Joplin

Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.

Evernote logo

Best Notesnook alternative for Mac

Evernote

Feature-rich notebooks and search if encryption matters less.

Obsidian logo

Best Notesnook alternative for Windows

Obsidian

Local Markdown files with optional encrypted sync.

UpNote logo

Best Notesnook alternative for Linux

UpNote

A similar clean editor with a cheap lifetime licence.

Joplin logo

Best Notesnook alternative for iPhone and Android

Joplin

Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices.

Evernote logo

Best Notesnook alternative for working in the browser

Evernote

Feature-rich notebooks and search if encryption matters less.

Notesnook alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Notesnook?

Joplin ranks first right now. Open-source notes with optional encryption and many sync choices. Anytype and Evernote follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Notesnook?

Yes. Joplin (open source), Anytype (free plan + paid), Evernote (free plan + paid) and Obsidian (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Notesnook?

Yes: Joplin and Standard Notes. Joplin and Standard Notes can also be self-hosted.

Which Notesnook alternatives work on Linux?

Joplin, Anytype, Obsidian, Standard Notes and UpNote run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Notesnook?

The complaints we hear most: limited real-time collaboration; storage and notebooks capped on lower plans; fewer integrations than mainstream apps.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Notesnook, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.